uky.eduUK Music Events
The UK School of Music presents around 200 concerts and recitals each year. This is the place to check on all the latest developments. In addition, the Singletary Center for the Arts presents many performances by internationally renowned artists, and the UK Department of Theatre presents a number of fine plays every semester.
Information is subject to change. We do our best to keep this calendar as the most current information possible for School of Music events. As a teaching university, situations do sometimes occur at a time that is too late to change event information sent to the media. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you wish to confirm an event, your best bet is to contact the Singletary Center box office at:: 859-257-4929 or www.uky.edu/SCFA.
AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY
UK Bands Parent's Day Concert
Sunday, September 14, 2:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
UK Parents Day Concert, featuring the UK Wind Ensemble and UK Symphony Band.
Bluegrass Choral Music Festival Concert
Saturday, September 20, 4:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
Moonlight at Gainesway: A Benefit Gala for the UK School of Music
Saturday, September 20, 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Gainesway Farm
Ticketed
The Friends of the University of Kentucky School of Music invite you to experience an elegant evening filled with music, food, wine, and dance at historic Gainesway Farm on Paris Pike in Lexington. Enjoy the elegant big band sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, and Count Basie in a unique facility. The black tie dinner and dance will feature an exquisite food and wine pairing and swinging music provided by Miles Osland and the UK Jazz Ensemble. Proceeds from the event will support the UK School of Music.
UK Jazz Ensemble and UK Jazz Lab Band
Thursday, September 25, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
Student Recital: John-Morgan Bush, horn
Sunday, September 28, 7:30 PM
Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library
Free and open to the public
Works by Reinhold Gliere, W.A. Mozart, George Rochberg, David Pinkham.
UK Symphony Orchestra
Friday, October 03, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
UK Symphony Band 3rd Annual College Band Invitational Concert
Wednesday, October 08, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
U. S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts
Tickets are free, but limited. For information, call the Singletary Center box office at 859-257-4929.
From Boston to Bombay, Tokyo to Toronto, The U.S. Army Field Band has been thrilling audiences for more than half a century, keeping the will of the American people behind the members of the armed forces and supporting diplomatic efforts around the world. The 29-member Soldiers' Chorus is the vocal complement of the Field Band, including three alums of the UK Opera Theatre: Mario Garcia, Mark Huseth and Charis Strange! Performances often include Broadway, opera, barbershop quartet, and Americana in addition to selections from the choral repertoire.
Guest Recital: Steven Glaser, piano
Thursday, October 16, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
Steven Glaser is a professor of Piano at the Ohio State University. He will perform works by Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin, Paul Ben-Haim, and S. Liapunow. Professor Glaser will also present a master class for piano students on October 17 at 10:00 AM in the Recital Hall. Both events are open to the public.
Piano Master Class with Steven Glaser
Friday, October 17, 10:00 AM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
Professor Glaser teaches Piano at the Ohio State University.
UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Friday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed
Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.
Celebrate Music with UK College of Education and UK School of Music
Friday, October 17, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Ticketed
UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Saturday, October 18, 7:30 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed
Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.
UK Wind Ensemble
Sunday, October 19, 3:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
Featuring Natalie Lehr, clarinet, winner of the UK Wind Ensemble Concerto Competition.
UK Choral Invitational
Monday, October 20, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
Groundbreaking Ceremony, Schmidt Vocal Arts Center
Friday, October 24, 12:00 PM
Koinonia House, home of UK Opera Theatre
Free and open to the public
Thanks to the continuing support of UK and a generous gift from William and Casiana Schmidt, UKOT’s home base will undergo a major renovation, more than doubling our available space! Please join us for this long-awaited celebration, held at the newly named William E. and Casiana Schmidt Vocal Arts Center, at the corner of Rose Street and Rose Lane.
Men’s Chorus Fall Extravaganza
Friday, October 24, 7:30 PM
Memorial Hall
Ticketed
Sweet Sixteen: an aoUstiKats Celebration
UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Saturday, October 25, 7:30 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed
Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.
Senior Recital: Beth McDonald, tuba
Saturday, October 25, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
Schmidt Youth Vocal Competition
Saturday, October 25, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
With the aim of nurturing and encouraging young vocal artists, this competition for high school students offers cash awards to the best of the best, provided by William and Casiana Schmidt and the William E. Schmidt Foundation.
UK Opera Theatre presents "La Bohème"
Sunday, October 26, 2:00 PM
Lexington Opera House
Ticketed
Perhaps the world’s favorite opera, culminating in two of opera's greatest arias, this is the piece that inspired the Broadway hit Rent and moved motion picture audiences to laughter and tears in Moonstruck. Come see, hear and feel this poignant tale of love, friendship and heartbreak.
UK Concert Band Fall Concert
Tuesday, October 28, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
UK Symphony Orchestra
Friday, October 31, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
UK Percussion Ensemble
Sunday, November 02, 3:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
UK Middle School Band Invitational Festival
Wednesday, November 05, 6:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts
Free and open to the public
UK Middle School Concert Band Invitational
Wednesday, November 05, 6:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Concert Hall
Free and open to the public
Three middle school bands and the UK Wind Ensemble.
UK Jazz Ensemble with Special Guest Artists
Thursday, November 06, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
Featuring Michael Davis, trombone, and Brazilian Saxophonist Roberto Sion.
UK Women's Choir Fall Concert
Friday, November 07, 7:30 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Ticketed
Pre-show beginning at 7:00.
UK Opera - ON TOUR : Puccini’s "La Bohème", concert version
Saturday, November 08, 7:30 PM
Owensboro’s RiverPark Center
Ticketed
Last year’s visit to the RiverPark Center was such a rousing success, we have been invited to return, and gladly do so! The Owensboro Symphony has made quite a name for itself, under the leadership of Maestro Nicholas Palmer, bringing together the best in instrumental musicians in western Kentucky and southern Indiana for a lively evening of opera in concert in their sparkling new state of the art performance center overlooking the Ohio River. If you have friends or relatives in the Daviess County area, invite them to meet you in Owensboro!
Kentucky New Music Festival
Sunday, November 09, 8:00 PM
Singletary Center for the Arts - Recital Hall
Free and open to the public
About Us | Disclaimers | Contact Us | © 2006-2007 University of Kentucky School of Music
Updated:
September 4, 2007
University of Kentucky Home | An
Equal Opportunity University | Accessibility
To report broken links or any other problems viewing these pages, please contact
the webmaster.